How to travel from Rome to Parma

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Parma

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Parma among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $57.

Distance: 228 miles (367 km)

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$48

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$30

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$126

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5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

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30m

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6h 22m

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5h 52m

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5h 42m

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2h 42m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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Italo

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ITA

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from Rome to Parma

How to get from Rome to Parma by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rome to Parma is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus2126
08:00AM6h45
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:45PMParma, Terminal Bus
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2422
11:45PM6h25
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
06:10AMParma, Terminal Bus
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ2014
06:30AM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
07:40AMMilan Linate Airport
$2551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 596
03:48PM5h50
Rome Tiburtina
09:38PMParma station
$391One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 590
12:43PM5h01
Rome Tiburtina
05:44PMParma station
$521One-way
0 transfers
Italo9972+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3908
08:05AM3h26
Rome Termini
11:31AMParma station
$731One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM6h20
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:00PMParma, Terminal Bus
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:10PM7h14
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:24PMParma, Terminal Bus
$321One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2494
10:15PM6h56
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:11AMParma, Terminal Bus
$261One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ2038
02:00PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
03:10PMMilan Linate Airport
$3131One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ2044
03:00PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
04:10PMMilan Linate Airport
$3431One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ1589 · AZ1601
05:40PM5h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:45PMMilan Linate Airport
$3521One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Parma

Travel to Parma easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Parma.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Parma including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Parma is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Parma:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Parma costing on average $22 (€18).

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Parma costing on average $57 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Parma is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Parma take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 38m.

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Rome to Parma is approximately 228 miles (367 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Parma is:
  • Around 39 trains per day.
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Parma as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Parma:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Parma station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Parma, Terminal Bus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Parma, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Trenitalia to go to Parma by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia to go to Parma by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Parma by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Parma with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 11 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
  • 10 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Parma often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Bologna, Naples, Florence, Reggio Emilia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Parma and these popular destinations at a great price.

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